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About The Weston leader. (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1921)
t 1 WESTON LEADER CURK VOOD, rWiiht MRS. It. GOODWIN. AwUUal Editor Sl'BSCRIMION KA1M The, Year Six Months Three Month.' ZZZZZZ'Z" 0 W nient at all embarrassing Advertising Rate Display, Regular, per Inch . . Display. Transient, per inch Local Readers, per line...... our. It aom of u UN compelled some time com to an end anil tho to practice tho virtues cf thrift and iniloodmg tido of prosperity begin to frugality ,o common to out fons- rise." Such ia the hopeful prospect bears it wilt provo to bo Mlutary act forth by the Literary Digest, lesson. Meanwhile, tho man who diil Economic authorities art said hi not release the birl In hand while agrvc in tho view that th Industrial reaching for another in the bush, depression accompanying tlx process dee not. And the period of readjust- of deflation will last Into spring, but that a revival is due to begin about March or Anrit. ' With manifest wisdom. Collier' i,i n 1 -20 arises to remark: "Our social atti- Constantino saye he has no hard 25c tmlivthe elemenU of liuninn nature, feeling toward the Allies. Neither .12 00 1 (HI 10c human temperance, human merit and !! Gulliver display any antipathy FRIDAY. J&lf. 7, 1121 human wisdom are the forces upon for the Brobdignaglan. tho bitf j .... ..-in,. .1 kniu. Onin ....r-ii.tn in iiuutinir i.inrh rVun. Whatever their faults, omie facU are facta, and they are in- -'"'" ",v , , TL : . fl..v;i.1 Thrt fl-vihln. v.risUo. rlll, h"V1' foul,J throughout Mtcaae-tUii snlIsnlUf. Still confident that King Wheat Vrkable, saving clement lies in tho tn Northwest. will come back into his own, after cvnJuct of human beings. Th re- '. , ' pcrhapa a few more distressing vicls- turn 0f g0od times will come when . u h Kw'n lll. the shipping itudc.,.Roenbaui Review ha. this clv,oyer and employee share the ' ;u.,l,on for ?mU'm,J.. ,f to say: Tor the next 30 to 45 days rs f slowly deflating credit, y building an ark for Old Man we may witness marked recessions wlcn promises are kcpt and the OC0"- in prices, due" to general inductrial m;lor meets' the buyer in the slow and commercial situation. However, decline of prices, and the buyer w,,c" vrM om rs ,r ,Jr' th" England. .Belgium and r?e have mCet. the seller in a demand that J, ht Amcru has raised Its been buying our wheal m quantity prjc. .hall be reduced rather than nrc" rye crop is reau wunou cm and have been exporting to Germany crashed " and Austria. This aocourtu or the "?." jl-j strong export demand. Kurop an If the "god of things as they ounht. England take tho position tr.at ll to be .were U owcr right now, the Germany and AuslHs go bsnkrupLjnitrd s, Englund and Japan tho others will follow. --tience" tlio wajuld be devoting to Chinese, Ccn- tion. disposition to grant credits by those tral Europe and Near East relief the countries to , our late enemies. I or- huge sums spent on armaments, tiiinly they are exacting very heavy s profits, but by the time the United Congress can and did override the Lenine would not be running trtio to form if he failed to put the con in Mr. Vahderlip'a Russian concession. Ould Ireland is about to emerge from the fracas with one busted shil atee and a couple of parliament. States gets ready tT grant credits to president', veto of the fiimnco corpor- Germany we are likely to find that ti,n measure, but cannot bring back Bhe is satisfied with wheat and rye. to our fanners the lost opportunity Wc shall see around four cents per Q w their wheat at two dollars a pound for wheat before a new crop bushel or better, is harvested. Cut do not try to bull . , wheat within toe short period above jvrh Hoover is a good republican specified. We might see even lower wjtn the emphasis on the good. Tho prices than wo have witnessed." fact that ho may not be a good rv Four cents a pound for wheat this publican' oT the Penrose stripe should coming spring would surely look mX keep him out of the cabinet, good to the grower who with grim i , i determination is Jioding fast to his What the nation needs for the of- local car 'owner: wop- fice of president is a paragon. Hard' The manner in which many factory managers aro now treating their pay rolls is excessively rutting. Wilson never gcs cold feet, but al ways has a veto in good working or der. Concerning Motor Car Licenses. The following announcement from the fcftke of the Secretary of State to all Oregon officer is of interest to "In view of tho fact that many mo- tis mav be able to oualify. but if so tor vehicle owners deferred applying Just now in tho violent nausea hell be different from any printer we for their lt21 licenses antil the last of "the morning after," jauF-Wovcd ever met few days of December, 19'J0, which country w ill soon chtjijt 1 the damjCgF ' has caused a congestion in the motor towel into a corner, fiuisli ' thson- Do not get peevish over the pro- vehicle division of the Department of tents of the ice water pitcher, and go posed Sunday blue laws, since they State, it will be the purpose of the about its business repentant yet con- would merely enhance the great State Inspectors, whose duty it is to fident The spree of high prices, American sport of statute breaking, aid all local officers in the enforce- inflation and profiteering did not last, "- ncnt of the motor vehicle law, to and neither will the darksome period While seldom given to "mokst permit the operation of cars on 1M0 of "sobering up." Even with times stillness and humility," Chicago isn't licenses by all persons who have ap- , at hand that may be regarded as a boasting of its million dollar ring P'ied for 1921 license until the 1921 bit depressing in view of great ex- which happens to be a booro ring. licenses arc received from the Sccre- pectations unrealized, great hopes tary of State." unfulfilled, it is well to remember "As day follows nijJM and flood- that no nation oh earth is just now tide follows ebb so inevitably must Ford car for sale at a bargain, so rich, so fortunate, so blessed as the existing business depression Andy T. Harnett. K con if WE I'll BE PHASED TO he w Yqu THE MOST COMPLETE Line of JOHN DEERE IMPLEMENTS that have ever been displayed in Weston. OBHPRICBS WILLBE RIGHT JONES & JOiME The John Deere Dealers WESTON, OREGON t - riitti 10 new rnce Lveis. bijaajimj iu to ou rcrcciu uj&LiUw new Price Levels. THROUGHOUT THIS IMMENSE STOCK (Contract Goods Excepted.) DAVIS-KASER'S 'JDS1WVJXm aT-lSJ-CJja SALE WILL BE THE MOST DRASTIC AND THE MOST COMPLETE PRICE REDUCING EVENT EVER HELD IN WALLA WALLA VALLEY. THE UKrjAIJbST STUUK UP MNU HUMK FUKNlSHlNCiS AT TUfc LOW EST PRICES YOU HAVE KNOWN IN MANY YEARS. Followinc our Dractice of vears m'st. we will hold our .Tanuarv Sain? HI IT it vviu uc uiaciciii i uiv dej i i Eji man ever uexore. we seize inis as the logical opportunity to get down to the New Low Price Level and we add induecements in the shape of still further reductions. WE MUST SELL WE NEED THE MONEY BUSINESS MUST GO ON GOODS MUST MOVE, AND WE KNOW THEY WILL MOVE, BE CAUSE OUR LOWER PRICES WILL MOVE THEM. OMAL COSTS ARE FORGOTTEN,, PROFITS ARE DISREGARDED DOUBLE REDUCTIONS MEAN DOUBLE SAVINGS TO YOU BECAUSE WE HAVE GOT TO MEET THE NEW CONDI TIONS SQUARELY. -WE'LL TAKE OUR LOSSES AND GO ON DOING BUSINESS. THAT'S THE ONLY SPIRIT THAT WILL PUT CONDI TIONS BACK TO A NORMAL BASIS. THEREFORE WE HAVE LOW ERED OUR PRICES TWICE- I. jtlKSi By Disregarding Onainal Costs. Everv Piece of Mechandipp in i Our Stock has been Re-marked to Conform to Prices Prevailing NOW. : 1 SECOND We are giving you an additionnl reduction of 10 to 50 percent be llow this NEW PRICE level. . h YOUR SAVINGS ARE ENORMOUS-OUR LOSSES ARE GREAT. BUT ti WE NEED THE CASH, SO YOU REAP THE HARVEST. ; In the face of these tremendo.us DOUBLE REDUCtfONS, we must do bus f iness on a strictly .CASH BASIS hence, all transactions will be for CASH ONLY. Credit will be extended on the NEW PRICE basis, but to profit by 1 t the double reductions you will pay cash. ' . Vhe Davis - Kaser Company Complete Home Furnishing Department Store 10-20 Alder St., Walla Walla. Washington. Mrs. CufTm (formerly Miss Ida Sal- Iluwer; A I'rinccss. of Mar, Bur iriff) and one daughter and one aun. roughs; Tho Cod of Mara, Bur Tho son Is Gilbert Coffin, a federal rough; Martin Wen, Jark London; bank examhier stationed at San White Fang, Jack London; The Little Franeico. The new of Mr. Coffin' Lady of the Big lluuie, Jack Lon death will be received with regret by don; At the Foot of the Rainbow, a large circle of old-time friend in Gene Straltoh Tortcr. thi neighborhood. , Mr. and Mm. John Maybcrry were Mr. and Mr. A. I. Dougla, Mr. vmilor lant week end at tho home of and. Mr. J. E. Scrimaher and Mr. and Mr. Mayberry' brother on lha Wal Mr. Albert Jamea were un front la Walla river.- way Monday to make a professional, I'cndU ton lant evening, attending tho E. T. McCampbell, who reide at call at the W. L. Smock farm on I. o. 0. F. ceremonial. tho corner of Collega and Water Rccd and Hawley mounUin, hi au- Carmen Oliver and Gu Burgy tret. announce that he hmm BREVITIES A range and heating stove for vale; eo me oon if you want them at a bargRin. Mi-. N, I'. Uennet. While Dr. C. II. Smith was on. hi t? lomoouc goi xuca mrec nine in mo came up from Pendleton Wednesday quantity of Cumberland raspberry , muddy road. Finally a Fordson night and were converted Into full- plants to giva away to all comer, tractor had to be commandeered to fledged Knight of Pythla. , Thfce are ready now, and red ran. extricate the doctor' car. a meeting of tho Weston Drama berry plant wll bo available later. N me vtesion garage, comiucu-a oy club has been called for Monday Next Tuesday's bill at Memorial Miller & Booher, was closed a few evening next at tho homo of Mr. J. hall will include the great picture, .lay. ago by the proprietors them- h, William. Flame of the Yukon, and Fatty Ar- elves. The reason assigned is that Mis DoroUiy Bulfinch returned buckle and Mabel Normand in com they were unable "to collect enough Saturday to Yakima, Wash., to re- edy. Manager Barne also an nfoncy from outstanding account to SUme her dutie In tho public school nounce an especially fine attraction, meet current expense. 0t that city. Don't Ever Marry, for Saturday, the When Charley May harvested hi Rev. II. S. Shanglc, president of 15th. Tonerville Trolley 1 the corn potato crop a few month ago on Columbia college, wa unable to keep edy offering. Weston mountain; he employed a his appointment at (he local M. E. New Year's day marked the twen number of transient digger. He Church hut Sunday, but announce ticth wedding anivorsary of Rev. and gave one of them a check for f 16.00. that' he will address the congrcga- Mrs. Mark A. Phlnney. To fittingly, The other day the check came back tion the coming Sunday morning, honor the event, member of the in due course through. banking chan- Tho Columbia college gospel team United Brethren church gathered In nels. It had been cashed at a Pen- wll have charge of the evening or- the church parlors Friday evening dleton store, and called for $50.00. vice. Rev. C. L. McCausIand will oc- and treated the honor guest to a The figures had been raised so clev- eupy tho pulpit on Sunday morning, genuine, old-fashioned surprise par erly as to deceive any but an expert the 16th Inst. ty accompanying the expressions ' eye. Ciuil and Esther Williams return- of good will with a generous supply Dr. N. P. Bennet has closed his ed Tuesday evening to their school of gift, both useful and ornamental, dental office at Wetton and gone to duties at Whitman college. During the hour when the Old Year Seattle, where he will be associated Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Smith were departed and 1921 was ushered in. a with Dr. Olsen, a friend and former hosts for a beautifully -appointed delicious lunch was served bv tha ' cln-ssmato who has built up a large dinner and watch party New Year's ladies of the conirrcffatlon. Th f. practice there and who "made him a eve. Guests bidden to sharo In the fair was bne of the harolest events very favorable nronositinn.. The Hik-. hoxnitalitv extended wore; Mr onH i, (ha ui.nn'. .tt u. tor' family will remain at their Mr. James H. Price and Mr. and The Saturday Afternoon club will home In Weston for (he present. Mrs. Nelson II. Jones. be entertained this week by Mrs. II. William Killgorc, well known pio- Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Compton were Goodwin at tho club room in Mem. nccr, is under Dr. Smith's enro with recent visitors in Weston from Pen- orial hall, instead of at the Goodwin intestinal obstruction at the home'of dlctom residence as previously announced. hi sister, Mrs. Sarah McDougal. Mrs. Charles Trice Jias been under Weston citizens iwnU N, v,,.,'. P. T. Harbour leaves Monday for tho doctor's eare the past week with u,mmr in iml ..i,i .i...- Pendleton to engage in jury duty, a severe attack of tonsililis. niirv. nml ,,.-. ....I . i.ii, Marvin Adkins will look after Mr. Miss Claire Isaacson returned Sun- Inw f limv m.i ,, ..iL. j Harbour's business affairs during his day to her home in Portland, having r..in. a v.... " absence. , ' m- spent a delightful holiday vacation (tWP that ttltpUt- uiiuli.l .a.U T Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waddingham "th hcr gir- Misi fcthel Isaacson. Key's wheat field at tne e'dire of town went to ranching again for a couple J. A. King and family and James over lawns, garden nlot and thor. of weeks at the J. A. King farm dur- MeXean and family of Washtucna oughfare of the village. City Su ing the King family's absence. They were dinner guest New Year' day perintendent Avery wiHi a force of are now back in their town home, and of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ross. workmen were engaged for several are no longer longing for the rural The Weston Library board has pur- nour ""toring conditions to nor life until the weather improves. chased tho following works, of flc- ntnky. Tuesday night the miniature h II. Coffin, who was engaged in tion and placed them on the shelves ",HK' w repeated. ' buKincss at Weston some 25 years for circulation: Tho Barrier, Pard- II. II. King and family have re. ago and is. well remembered by the ncr and The Crimson Gardenia, all turned from a pleasant visit of two town's early residents, was recently by Rex Beach; The Uphill Climb, B. weeks' duration at 4he respective called by death at his h.omc In Lcb- M. Bower; The Lure of Dim Trail, home of .J. L. Stara and Frank anon, Oregon. He is survived by B. M. Bower; Loncsonte Land, B. M. Waddingham in Enterprise. S m '